Expert Pediatric Care in the Bay Area: San Francisco County

Our Pediatric Chiropractic Process

At Agnew Family Wellness, we understand that bringing your child to a chiropractor for the first time can feel daunting. That's why we've created a comfortable, child-friendly environment and a thorough process that puts both parents and children at ease.

Your first visit begins with a comprehensive consultation where we take time to understand your child's health history, birth experience, and current concerns. We encourage parents to ask questions and share any worries they may have. This conversation helps us develop a complete picture of your child's health and creates a foundation for personalized care.

Next, we perform a gentle examination tailored to your child's age and developmental stage. For infants, this includes assessing muscle tone, reflexes, and spinal alignment using only light touch. For older children, we may include posture analysis, range of motion testing, and other age-appropriate assessments. Everything is done in a playful, non-threatening manner to keep children comfortable.

Treatment and Follow-Up

Once we've completed our assessment, we'll explain our findings in clear, parent-friendly language and develop a customized treatment plan. The first adjustment is always gentle and brief, allowing your child to become comfortable with the process. We work at your child's pace, and parents are always welcome to hold younger children during treatment.

Follow-up visits are typically shorter and focus on continuing the progress we've started. We'll provide guidance on exercises, positioning, and activities you can do at home to support your child's spinal health between visits. Regular reassessments ensure we're tracking progress and adjusting our approach as your child grows.

Why Choose Agnew Family Wellness for Pediatric Chiropractic Care?

Choosing a chiropractor for your child is an important decision, and at Agnew Family Wellness, we're committed to providing the highest standard of pediatric care in the Bay Area. Our practitioners have specialized training in pediatric chiropractic techniques and continue their education to stay current with the latest research and best practices.

We create a welcoming, family-centered environment where children feel safe and comfortable.

Communication is at the heart of what we do. We believe parents should be fully informed partners in their child's care, so we take time to explain our findings, answer questions, and provide education about pediatric spinal health. We also coordinate with your child's pediatrician when appropriate, ensuring comprehensive, integrated care.

Evidence-Based, Safe Care

Our approach is grounded in current research and evidence-based practices. We stay informed about the latest studies on pediatric chiropractic care and adjust our techniques accordingly. Safety is our top priority, and we use only the gentlest, most appropriate techniques for each child's age and condition.

Pediatric Chiropractic for Different Conditions

Pediatric chiropractic care can benefit children experiencing a wide variety of conditions and concerns. Understanding which specific issues may respond to chiropractic treatment helps parents make informed decisions about their child's care.

Infant Conditions: Newborns and young infants may benefit from chiropractic care for colic, reflux, difficulty latching or breastfeeding, torticollis (head tilting), plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome), constipation, and sleep disturbances. The birth process, even when uncomplicated, can create tension in an infant's spine and cranium that affects these functions.

Childhood Developmental Issues: As children grow, chiropractic care can address growing pains, poor posture, scoliosis screening and management, bed-wetting, coordination difficulties, and recurring ear infections. Regular chiropractic checkups during growth spurts can help ensure the spine develops properly and maintain optimal nervous system function.

School-Age Concerns: Older children and adolescents may seek chiropractic care for sports injuries, backpack-related back pain, tech neck from device use, headaches and migraines, ADD/ADHD symptoms, and stress-related tension. As academic and athletic demands increase, maintaining spinal health becomes increasingly important for performance and wellbeing.

Supporting Overall Wellness

Beyond specific conditions, many families incorporate regular pediatric chiropractic care as part of their overall wellness routine, similar to dental checkups. This preventive approach helps identify and address minor issues before they become significant problems and supports optimal growth and development.